Announcement
Welcome to The Artful Element; original art by professional photographer Darin Ashton. My work covers a wide variety of subjects including sports, landscapes and my popular vintage boat series.
I offer ready to hang canvas art, sleek aluminum prints, as well as unframed photographic prints. My products feature the highest quality materials and workmanship, made in the USA, and are designed to last.
Special requests, such as custom image combinations, sizes, personalized artwork, black and white, etc. are always welcome, as are any questions you may have. Contact me via Etsy Convo, and I will return your inquiry as soon as possible.
Be sure to ❤️follow my shop to receive shop updates and information on sales in your Etsy feed!
Enjoy your visit!
-Darin
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Sharon on Mar 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGreat piece of art for our lake house. Very good quality! Would definitely recommend!
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Marilyn on Mar 18, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese are beautiful. They were perfect for our Las Vegas themed lounge
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kari13 on Mar 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe photos are just gorgeous! They were packaged so well and came in a timely manner. We can’t wait to frame them and put them up in our guest room. Thrilled with my purchase. Will definitely be buying more prints in the future.
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Michael on Mar 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery nice high resolution canvas prints. Exactly as described and true to the listing photos. Very well packed as well. Our space is quite complete so no pics yet but they will go perfectly in the area we'll be using as a board game, cards, etc. area. Thank you!
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cobie on Jan 30, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous quality photo. Going to look amazing in my client's lake house.
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Kathy on Dec 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsHighly recommend this seller. I'm so happy with my prints! They are exceptionally well made, the colors and materials are beautiful. They were packaged carefully and arrived in perfect condition. Even at this busy time of year, they arrived quicker than the expected date. After I received my package, I received a message from the seller checking that I was happy with my purchase.
Updates
️. Get this stunner, and more nautical art, delivered in time for the holidays!
About TheArtfulElement
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Beautiful sunset (it was colder than it looks) -
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Some of the best photography conditions aren't the most enjoyable for hiking. Luckily, I didn't get soaked this time! -
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Spring blooms signal the end of winter -
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Studio days are some of my favorite.
Welcome!
Shop members
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Darin
Owner, Photographer
I am a professional photographer located in Northern California.
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Sam
Assistant
Sam is a "double doodle"! He spends his days following me around with a tennis ball.
Production partners
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Fine Art Print & Canvas Manufacturer
CA, United States
My fine art prints and canvases are produced by an industry leading art printing company. Using only premium, heavyweight materials, their prints are beautiful and designed to last.
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Professional Photofinishing Lab
Eagan, MN
My photographs are printed by an industry leading photofinishing lab, using heavy Kodak Professional paper for unmatched sharpness, and brilliant image quality.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
More information
Frequently asked questions
Are your black and white images available in color?
Often times, yes, black and white images can be in color. Also, I'm happy to convert color images to black and white, too.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes I do, for most of my products. Please contact me for a quote.
Custom and personalized orders
I am happy to customize your order whenever possible. Some examples are custom sizes, personalizing art with a name or quote, or even custom photo sets.
Do you offer framing services?
I do not currently offer framing, however, I make every attempt to offer my prints in standard sizes, allowing you to purchase off the shelf frames online or from your local craft or frame store.
Wholesale availability
Yes, please contact me if you would like to discuss wholesale.
Do you offer sizes other than those listed?
Yes! My listings contain only a small offering of the sizes I have available. Please contact me to discuss your specific needs.
Do you offer digital downloads?
I realize that sometimes there is a need to purchase a quick gift, so I currently offer a limited selection of personalized sports prints as digital downloads. However, the majority of my work is only available as a physical item. Having complete control of the entire fulfillment process allows me to ensure that my work is presented as intended in regard to color and overall quality.
Where do your pictures come from?
My camera! All photographic images I offer are original works, taking and edited by me!